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High top conversion and C beam	zak	14 Sep 2026, 15:24	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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How do you deal with this?

Last post by Slider2 « 06 May 2017, 16:21
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by mshaw1980 » 04 May 2017, 20:29

Hello

So I have the rear arch panel off and have noticed this

What would cause this rust and what are your recommendations for sorting it...

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Last post by Slider2
06 May 2017, 16:21
Sliding Windows or Slatted

Last post by TheDocmeister « 06 May 2017, 10:13
Replies: 2
by TheDocmeister » 04 May 2017, 16:54

As the title really. My van is Caravelle based and has sliding side windows at the kitchen area. I've picked up a slatted window with fly screens...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
06 May 2017, 10:13
Seat Removal On Early T25

Last post by nsjtaylor « 05 May 2017, 13:36
Replies: 2
by nsjtaylor » 05 May 2017, 08:46

The swivels on my chairs are an absolute beast to turn, and probably aren't very good for the long-term health of swivel base themselves or my...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
05 May 2017, 13:36
Door mirrors

Last post by Theclash « 04 May 2017, 21:51
Replies: 26
by eddioke » 05 Feb 2017, 19:35
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My driver's side door mirrors looking worse for ware passenger side seems ok I bought a new set but broke the driver side these seem poorer than the...
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Last post by Theclash
04 May 2017, 21:51
Sliding window catch removal help?

Last post by chewbacca « 01 May 2017, 00:34
Replies: 3
by chewbacca » 28 Apr 2017, 21:58

Hi guys.

Pretty much as per title. 1 of my sliding window catches is lose and I'd like to secure it properly.
It sort of rotates in the glass and...

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Last post by chewbacca
01 May 2017, 00:34
Fitting "screw-in" mudflaps

Last post by Hedges « 30 Apr 2017, 19:41
Replies: 2
by JamesS » 29 Aug 2015, 10:37

I've just had my van (1984 T25 Westfalia Joker) resprayed, and the guy that did the work has removed the old, knackered mudflaps and chucked them...

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Last post by Hedges
30 Apr 2017, 19:41
Welding repairs / new panels

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Apr 2017, 23:31
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by mshaw1980 » 25 Apr 2017, 21:25

Hi everyone

So finally got the courage to begin cutting rot out of my van. Scary:

You will note that I have cut a slot out to inspect the rust...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Apr 2017, 23:31
Seals orientation

Last post by glennada « 29 Apr 2017, 18:51

by glennada » 29 Apr 2017, 18:51

Hey All,
I`m re trimming the back of my t25 and need to know which way round the seal goes on the boot.
Does any one have a pic of which side it sits...

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Last post by glennada
29 Apr 2017, 18:51
Removing seat runners

Last post by DavidPallister « 29 Apr 2017, 09:26
Replies: 6
by Bazibbo » 27 Apr 2017, 17:12

I recently bought a generic seat swivel for my passenger seat. I've got to weld the swivel down to the wheel well and then tack the runners onto the...

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Last post by DavidPallister
29 Apr 2017, 09:26
Bracket on door cover

Last post by gollfy « 28 Apr 2017, 11:15
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by gollfy » 28 Apr 2017, 10:06

Hi All,

Im after one of the brackets that go under the door cover as one of mine has rusted off.
Are these available from anywhere?

Cheers
Dave

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Last post by gollfy
28 Apr 2017, 11:15
fiberglass tailgate

Last post by blakeys80 « 28 Apr 2017, 08:22
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by happy van » 27 Apr 2017, 13:41

hi I was just wondering what your thoughts are on fiberglass tailgates.do you think they are good or a waste of time thanks :ok

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Last post by blakeys80
28 Apr 2017, 08:22
Early slider handle question

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Apr 2017, 20:21
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 16 Apr 2017, 20:29

My early slider handle seems to be dropping further down from the horizontal to unlock the door. The lock is working fine but the alignment, or lack...

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Apr 2017, 20:21
Tiger seal

Last post by kevin930 « 26 Apr 2017, 11:05

by kevin930 » 26 Apr 2017, 11:05

Hi
Thanks to the advice regarding tiger seal, have finally cured my leak around windscreen. Not ideal i know, but buys me sometime until i can get it...

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Last post by kevin930
26 Apr 2017, 11:05
newbie: child seating question

Last post by LostDog « 25 Apr 2017, 20:43
Replies: 22
by JMGR33N » 24 Aug 2016, 15:00
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Hi All,

I'm picking up my first T25 next week having been a bug owner for quite some time.

I've been looking for options regarding fitting my...
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Last post by LostDog
25 Apr 2017, 20:43
panel van bulk head removal

Last post by LostDog « 25 Apr 2017, 20:40
Replies: 4
by LostDog » 06 Sep 2016, 19:29

Had my panel van for a week and a half already. I just took the bench seat out the front and slid on a single passenger seat that can with the van....

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Last post by LostDog
25 Apr 2017, 20:40
On no my drivers step is ruined!

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Apr 2017, 10:28
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by Timmo » 13 Apr 2017, 16:46

Who would have thought that this was underneath? Lol

Any recommendations on where to go for the bestest quality panels?

Sent from my SM-J500FN...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Apr 2017, 10:28
Great weekend away need to stop whistling windows

Last post by molar38 « 23 Apr 2017, 08:08
Replies: 9
by Ginojasper » 17 Apr 2017, 18:11

I've been on my first outing in my 1983 high top westfalia joker had a great time everything working perfect. I've seen plenty t25s on my travels....

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Last post by molar38
23 Apr 2017, 08:08
New Panels

Last post by bluebus1987 « 21 Apr 2017, 20:51
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 10 Apr 2017, 08:01

Hi,
Can anyone help with the correct way to replace new panels, or more to the point the way to weld the seams correctly!!

Thanks

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Last post by bluebus1987
21 Apr 2017, 20:51
Auxiliary heater retrofit question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Apr 2017, 18:13
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 21 Apr 2017, 11:43

Can anyone tell me the size of the holes that pass through the firewall for the aux heater feed/return?

The hoses are different sizes, ETKA lists...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Apr 2017, 18:13
New Front Seats

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Apr 2017, 08:02

by crazyhorse » 21 Apr 2017, 08:02

Hi all, looking to get new seats for van. Currently has Nissan Micra seats in there.

Would these fit??

onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Apr 2017, 08:02
Kingspan insulation?

Last post by clift_d « 20 Apr 2017, 23:48
Replies: 5
by Da dan » 20 Apr 2017, 18:18

Thinking of using 25-50mm? kingspan as insulation but don't want to create a problem with condensation and thus rotting. Used sheep wool before but...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Apr 2017, 23:48
Painting westy pop top

Last post by Da dan « 19 Apr 2017, 19:25
Replies: 1
by bj.rocke » 19 Apr 2017, 18:34

Hi, I'm thinking of sprucing up my tired looking westy pop top with a fresh coat of white paint. Any tips on how to do it and what sort of paint to...

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Last post by Da dan
19 Apr 2017, 19:25
Crazyhorse... The Transformation

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Apr 2017, 16:23

by crazyhorse » 18 Apr 2017, 16:23

Well after 4 years. plenty of heartbreaks... we have decided to do up the inside of the van, In addition to getting some work done on the outside....

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Apr 2017, 16:23
sill repair help (can't find posts)

Last post by Fatfranky « 16 Apr 2017, 15:17
Replies: 2
by Fatfranky » 16 Apr 2017, 13:41

Hi

Can anyone help me, I have the above to do on my van ( along with other body repairs) I have done bodywork in the past and am confident in...

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Last post by Fatfranky
16 Apr 2017, 15:17
Hightop seals and glass fitting

Last post by ArvonW « 16 Apr 2017, 12:27

by ArvonW » 16 Apr 2017, 12:27

Hi all,

Anyone of of anyone in the shropshire area that can fit hightop window seals and glass.

Pulling my hair out trying to do it myself

Many thx

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Last post by ArvonW
16 Apr 2017, 12:27
Anyone recommend a body shop to do a spot of welding?

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Apr 2017, 17:55
Replies: 2
by warwickmfurness » 12 Apr 2017, 11:57

Failed MOT yesterday needs a spot of welding on nearside rear suspension mount area. Had a quote for a full restore running into thousands which I...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Apr 2017, 17:55
Window seal for sling door Window – double glazed

Last post by Porkscratching « 15 Apr 2017, 14:08
Replies: 1
by cscorbet » 13 Apr 2017, 12:07

Hope someone can help with a Seal issue, I’m replacing the Window on a sliding door, 1984 T25. I think it started life as a panel van.

I have a like...

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Last post by Porkscratching
15 Apr 2017, 14:08
Paint shop Recommendations

Last post by 100leelee « 15 Apr 2017, 10:42

by 100leelee » 15 Apr 2017, 10:42

At some point in the coming months my bus will need some paint..
I know you get what you pay for with paint, but to be honest 3k is not really an...

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Last post by 100leelee
15 Apr 2017, 10:42
New Window seals - black muck

Last post by salgarfi « 15 Apr 2017, 07:56
Replies: 4
by salgarfi » 14 Apr 2017, 07:57

Hello,

My Honoria has had all her window seals replaced, but when it rains I get black streaks running down from them. I can clean these off, and...

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Last post by salgarfi
15 Apr 2017, 07:56
Sliding door 'gap'

Last post by colinthefox « 13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 13 Apr 2017, 08:25

Hi,
On my sliding door there is a gap between the outer glass and the inner panel, almost like there ought to be another glass panel in place. Has...

3 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Window rot

Last post by Theclash « 12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Replies: 9
by Theclash » 08 Apr 2017, 10:47

Having the rot at bottom of window repaired the windscreen is out everything has been repaired but there is a small hole on the left and right bottom...

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Last post by Theclash
12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Spray paint issues

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 10 Apr 2017, 11:21
Replies: 12
by T25Bluealloy » 05 Apr 2017, 13:44

Hi all,i hope someone can help me..

basically i am doing some work on my T25 and some rust repairs on the panels. i have removed the rust, filled,...

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Last post by T25Bluealloy
10 Apr 2017, 11:21
Devon roof.?????

Last post by hilift « 10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Replies: 2
by GTA320Y » 09 Apr 2017, 09:59

Hi vans getting restored we have took the fastning clips off roof and the latch off van. The part that the latch rivots too is very worn and shabby....

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Last post by hilift
10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Installing 3 point seat belts in back of T25

Last post by dbz864 « 07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Replies: 40
by ianog » 22 Jun 2013, 21:47
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Hi all

First time poster.

I am looking to install three point seat belts in back of my camper (Yogi) so that i can attach two child seats.

Any...
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Last post by dbz864
07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Trim bracket inside sliding door

Last post by djswain1 « 07 Apr 2017, 15:43
Replies: 3
by ToolkiT73 » 29 Mar 2017, 14:57

Hi all,

The bracket plate on the inside of the sliding door holding down the edge of the flooringcarpet needs replacing.
Does anybody know what the...

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Last post by djswain1
07 Apr 2017, 15:43
slding door cover panel removal.

Last post by shaky « 06 Apr 2017, 11:08
Replies: 3
by shaky » 06 Apr 2017, 09:47

Hi all,

I'm doing an offside tall rear wheel arch repair and so need to remove the panel above that on the nearside covers the slider mechanism....

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Last post by shaky
06 Apr 2017, 11:08
Three kids in the back

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 06 Apr 2017, 06:08
Replies: 7
by yorkieroyal » 16 Feb 2017, 13:31

I couldn't quite find a definitive answer on this, but i'm thinking of buying a T25, but i have three kids, ages 5,8, and 10. If a van comes with...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
06 Apr 2017, 06:08
Dinitrol Underseal on Rustoleum

Last post by freckvan1 « 05 Apr 2017, 22:44
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 05 Apr 2017, 09:56

Morning All,

Been working on my van's sills, derusted and 2pk Primer, then painted with Rustoleum.

I want now to use Dinitrol on the painted sill...

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Last post by freckvan1
05 Apr 2017, 22:44
Trim Clip Supplier found

Last post by nsjtaylor « 04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Replies: 5
by RCN » 01 Apr 2017, 12:14

Hope this is OK to post here
Had to replace the trim clips after doing some insulation work. The ones there were 26 years old and crumbled when I...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Screw Holes in dash

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Apr 2017, 21:08
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 22 Mar 2017, 19:05

I don't like the trays so I'm going to cover the holes. They're symmetrical so I'm thinking of using dark brown posi screw covers or perhaps rivet...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Apr 2017, 21:08
So here goes......

Last post by dleaves « 01 Apr 2017, 12:16
Replies: 31
by dleaves » 10 Apr 2015, 18:22
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New to this forum. Going to have a bash at tarting my 1979 T25 up. I will share a few of the bits and pieces I do on here. Any advice would be much...
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Last post by dleaves
01 Apr 2017, 12:16
What Interior Insulation to Use

Last post by djswain1 « 31 Mar 2017, 15:42
Replies: 31
by Enternent » 26 Apr 2016, 19:34
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Could someone who has walked the walk before me recommend what to line the camper with which will keep it warmer in the winter (most of the year) and...
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Last post by djswain1
31 Mar 2017, 15:42
Sliding door alignment

Last post by dave friday « 31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 28 Mar 2017, 11:38

Morning all,I can't get the door high enough ( so the bends on the door line up with the bend on the body)
It looks like the three slotted hinge...

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Last post by dave friday
31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Applying decals?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Mar 2017, 17:49
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:57

I bought a Holdsworth roof sticker from Brickwerks, I could ask them but it's probably standard stuff so I thought sombedody here may know how to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2017, 17:49
wheel carrier

Last post by multisi « 30 Mar 2017, 17:40
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 30 Mar 2017, 08:05

hi guys,

my van came without the carrier, ive got a spare so might as well fit one. picked up the round plate but no tube brackets, are they needed...

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Last post by multisi
30 Mar 2017, 17:40
upholstery fabric wanted

Last post by islandboy « 30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Mar 2017, 09:29

Does anyone know of a supplier of this seat fabric ?

vanseat_sm.jpg

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Last post by islandboy
30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Spare wheel carrier safety latch

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:46

Mine is long since broken on the tin top, I'd forgotten how useful they are and would like to replace it.

Looks to me like it just slides in and the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Can I paint my pop top with rustoleum?

Last post by paperhouselad « 29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Replies: 1
by kaminokid » 28 Mar 2017, 15:34

Or is there something better?

Hi All
We have a hard sided pop top. The top of the pop top is cracked and whilst cleaning ready for the season some...

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Last post by paperhouselad
29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Mains hook up and water filler covers needed

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Mar 2017, 19:50
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by Ginojasper » 29 Mar 2017, 16:02

Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement covers for a 1984 westfalia. I can only find the complete which are expensive when only...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Mar 2017, 19:50
If you have rust and get water in the footwell then read on.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 27 Mar 2017, 08:49
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by sternal » 19 Mar 2017, 15:23
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So after 4 years of happy motoring and a dry footwell, I have been planning to renew the job I did 4 years ago.

Peeled off the old weather strip...
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27 Mar 2017, 08:49

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